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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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200 year banner
This is a photo of the new banner which was worked on by dozens of people from the church and the community. It is to celebrate the church as being at the centre of things, and is fair comment. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicentennial Banner, celebration, church, Glenorchy Church, spirituality
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Back at last
Back home at last – in fact, I’ve been home for a few days. Getting back to normal routines like blogging and watching the news is taking longer to accomplish. The terrible events in Norway and the famine in East … Continue reading
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Tagged 200th Anniversary, Africa famine, blogging, Clan Gregor, home, meditation, Norway shootings, ordinary, Prayer, small, spirituality
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That Little Wave – Again
I love this story…. There is this little wave happily bobbing along in the sea, and then he suddenly sees that the waves all crash onto the shore. Understandably he gets really upset. Then along comes another little wave who … Continue reading
Church Votes for More Dialogue
Yesterday I was happily settled at my computer watching the live debate from the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, which is sitting in Edinburgh this week. A number of years ago I had been a member of a group set … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Scotland, gay ministers, God, lesbian ministers, LGBT, ordination, same-sex report, Sexuality, Special Commission, spirituality, theology
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Church of Scotland General Assembly
I’m busy today watching the livestream video from Edinburgh where the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland are debating the church’s recent report on same-sex relationships and the ordained ministry. It is not easy watching, but I am hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Scotland, General Assembly, homosexuality, same-sex relationships, spirituality, theology
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Busy … busy … busy
Many a retired person has said, Where does all the time go? And many a working person has felt a slight twinge of envy at those who seem to have all the time in the world. My reason for not … Continue reading
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Tagged Being busy, bluebells, eating azaleas, Prayer, shopping, spirituality, walking, woods
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Stressometer and Camping
My stressometer has been into the red this week. As well as the credit card problem there have been a couple of extra biggies. I’m not going to bore you with them as I am doing the best I can to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's. GDP, breaks, campervan, Camping, David Cameron, faith, Good Friday, GWB, Happiness, holidays, job losses, Nick Clegg, recession, spirituality, stress
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Sunday Blessing
I found this over at The Rev and a Dog – it’s a new blessing to me and it is really beautiful. Happy Palm Sunday May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within. May … Continue reading
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Tagged Palm Sunday, peace, Scottish blessing, spirituality
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Charity Knitting
This is an idea for charity knitting that is used by Oxfam and various other charities. My knitting friend assures me that it is very easy and can be varied very easily. If you are interested, the instructions are here. … Continue reading
Slowing down to appreciate beauty
I found this on Ageing Gratefully and felt I had to pass it on. It marks the end of the most glorious Birthday Month and I want to say thanks to you, Dear Reader, for sharing it with me. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Joshua Bell, Rushing, slowing down, spirituality, violin, worth
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